Funds are raised during the year through activities such as "Make It, Bake It, Fake It" auctions, monthly Bunco games, Amazon Smile, and other fundraisers. The Kings Bay Silver and Gold Auction also donates 25% of its proceeds to Ways & Means.

The community grants are available by application to local non-profit organizations needing assistance with projects that produce measurable results, contribute to the communities' vitality, and create transformative change.

KBSOSA is a non-federal entity which neither the US Navy, Department of Defense, nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses. The US Navy, Department of Defense, any other part of the federal government also does not officially endorse any participating auction sponsors, donators or their products and services.